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BoG assures cedi stability despite Middle East crisis
The Governor explained that recent improvements in Ghana’s macroeconomic fundamentals have strengthened the country’s resilience against external disturbances. These include declining inflation, improved foreign exchange inflows, and a stronger reserve position.
Pru East MP launches skills training centre to boost youth empowerment in Yeji
The Member of Parliament for Pru East, Lord Boam, has officially launched the Lord Boam Skills and Training Development Centre at Yeji, in a move aimed at equipping young people with employable skills for sustainable development. The initiative, launched under the theme “Empowering Futures, Building Communities: Skills...
TCDA, Forestry Commission roll out nationwide crackdown on tree crop transport
Dr. Osei Okrah explained: “The Tree Crops Development Authority, under its Legislative Instrument (L.I. 2471), Section 55, has introduced an operational monitoring system known as the Conveyance Certification System (CCS).”
Harvard appoints former BoG Governor Ernest Addison as senior research fellow
Former Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr Ernest Addison has been appointed a Short-Term Senior Research Fellow at Harvard University’s Center for International Development (CID) and Center for African Studies (CAS). As part of the fellowship, Dr Addison will lead four student seminar sessions in October, where he is expe...
Energy Commission launches renewable energy champions challenge
“For Ghana, the challenge is also an opportunity. We are committed to building a climate-resilient and low-carbon economy. This requires significant investment; Ghana's climate financing needs are estimated at over $22 billion”, he added.
GIPA, GUTA outline roadmap to protect informal retail space for Ghanaians
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) and the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) have outlined a collaborative roadmap to safeguard Ghana’s informal retail sector, which is reserved exclusively for Ghanaian citizens under the GIPA Act, 2026 (Act 1117). The strategic meeting, convened under the directiv...
Republic Bank Ghana and Enterprise Life launch enhanced insurance products for customers
The products are the Enhanced Funeral Finance Plan Unlimited, Family Income Security Plan, and Enhanced Educare.
Declining interest rates and tightening liquidity needed to support gradual economic recovery – US-based Economist
In a paper, “Cutting Rates While Draining Liquidity: Is the Bank of Ghana Contradicting Itself—or Getting It Right?” Dr. Nsafoah, said over the past several months, the Bank of Ghana has been engaged in what appears to be a deliberate pattern of gradually reducing the policy rate while at the same time intensifying eff...
NPA increases fuel price floor for March 16 window
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has set new minimum price floors for petroleum products for the second pricing window of March, effective March 16 to March 31. Under the revised price floor, petrol has increased from GH¢10.46 to GH¢11.57 per litre. Diesel has also seen a significant adjustment, rising from GH¢11...
IMF urges Ghana to sustain quarterly electricity tariff adjustments
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ghana to sustain quarterly electricity tariff adjustments to reduce fiscal risks in the energy sector. The sector shortfall declined to US$1.4 billion in 2025 from US$1.6 billion in 2024, but remained a significant pressure on public finances. The IMF said in its 2026...
CMC launches 24-hour operating model to boost cocoa export
The Cocoa Marketing Company (Ghana) Limited (CMC) has launched a 24-hour operational model to improve the movement of cocoa from delivery points to processing facilities and export markets. The initiative, launched by CMC Managing Director Wisdom Kofi Dogbey with support from COCOBOD, government officials and key indus...
CEMSE calls for disclosure of power purchase agreements after Berko conviction
The Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE) is calling for the publication and review of Ghana’s power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed from 2013, particularly those negotiated during periods of emergency power supply. The call follows the conviction of former Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Managin...